Essential oils can be used in a variety of combinations and applications to help boost your immune system to prevent colds and flu. These methods can be used as a preventative method when illness is going around or to nip a cold or flu right at the onset, to prevent it from hitting you full force. Also check out our tips on germ prevention with essential oils.
Topical Treatments to Boost Your Immune System
Lymph nodes are located around the body, particularly in the throat, groin, breasts, and under the arms. They serve as filtering centres for cleansing your blood, which helps prevent illness. Certain essential oils are great for stimulating lymph movement and supporting the cleansing action. You can assist your lymphatic system by using our Immunity-Boosting Lymphatic Massage Oil, containing lavender, bergamot, lemon, and tea tree.
Alternatively, our Darn This Cold Vapour Rub with eucalyptus and rosemary helps strengthen your immune system while relieving systems from chest colds and flu. Our Natural Headache Relief Roll-on with peppermint and lavender is also a good choice when you're on the go.
Air Therapy with Essential Oils to Help Boost Your Immune System
Another good way to helps strengthen your immune system is by infusing immunity-building essential oils into the air you breathe. The best way to do this is by using an ultrasonic aromatherapy diffuser as they better maintain the integrity of the essential oils for therapeutic use. They also purify the air and distribute negative ions, which helps improve oxygen flow to the brain, serving to relieve stress & fatigue, improve breathing, and help you sleep better. Just add water and 5 – 10 drops of any of the following essential oils or blends, in particular, our Pure Immunity Essential Oil Blend or our Respiration Essential Oil Blend.
*NOTE: This guide is based on published traditional uses of essential oils and is for reference purposes only. It is not intended to treat, prescribe or diagnose. The information contained herein is in no way considered a substitute for consultation with a duly licensed health care professional.
Topical Treatments to Boost Your Immune System
Air Therapy with Essential Oils to Help Boost Your Immune System
